Dean: Beth Kobett, Ed.D.
Department Chair: David W. Nicholson, Ph.D.
Description
Stevenson University offers a bachelor’s degree program in middle school education: liberal arts and technology (grades 4-9). Candidates complete an area of concentration in either mathematics and science or English language arts and social studies. Courses in both areas of concentration provide candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful teachers. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in liberal arts, math and science, technological competency, and a thorough understanding of child and young adolescent development and its impact on educational practices. The sequence of courses is based on an integration of theory and practice, and includes field experiences from the third semester in the program. Candidates complete an internship in a Professional Development School that extends for two consecutive semesters. Candidates who successfully complete either area of concentration, including achieving passing scores on Core Academic Skills for Educators (or meeting the requirements for the SAT/ACT/GPA options) and Praxis II, are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland and in states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland State Department of Education. The middle school education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education: Liberal Arts and Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of discipline content and content-related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners.
- Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, equitable environment to support achievement for all learners.
- Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes.
- Design and implement assessment that monitors student learning, provides purposeful feedback on progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction.
- Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional learning community, seek professional development opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, and exhibit integrity and professionalism.
Policies
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 to progress to the sophomore year and a 3.00 to remain in the program. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major.
Admission into the School of Education. Incoming freshmen who have successfully completed the 90 credit hour certificate or the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program through their local high school must present official documentation from the high school prior to registration. Incoming transfer students or students who are changing their major into Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle School Education are responsible for informing the Dean of the School of Education that they have completed the program and must also present official documentation from the high school.
Criteria for admission into the School include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) earn an overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 2) earn grades of "C" or above in all major courses; and 3) satisfactorily complete all field experiences.
Admission into an Education Internship. Criteria for acceptance into the internship include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) achieve passing scores on Core Academic Skills for Educators or meet the requirements for the SAT/ACT/GPA options, 2) attain an overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 3) earn grades of “C“ or better in all major courses, 4) obtain the recommendation of the faculty in the School of Education; and 5) satisfactorily complete all education field placements prior to internship. Candidates must also complete a criminal background check. Please see the Unit Assessment Plan: Performance of Candidates on the School of Education website for additional requirements.
Requirements:
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
English Language Arts and Social Studies Area of Concentration
Major Requirements:
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| FYS 102 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| | or | |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ED 202F | Year 2 Field Placement I | 0 credits |
| ED 203F | Year 2 Field Placement II | 0 credits |
| ED 205 | Year 2 Seminar | 1 credit |
| ED 266 | Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 270 | Curriculum Principles and Practices | 3 credits |
| ED 271 | Principles of Assessment | 3 credits |
| ED 272 | Principles of Special Education | 3 credits |
| ED 302 | Year Three Seminar I | 1 credit |
| ED 303 | Year Three Seminar II | 1 credit |
| ED 305F | Year 3 Field Placement I | 0 credits |
| ED 306F | Year 3 Field Placement II | 0 credits |
| ED 362 | Methods of Teaching English Language Arts: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 363 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 367 | Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 435 | Internship Seminar I | 1 credit |
| ED 436 | Internship Seminar II | 3 credits |
| ED 444 | Internship I: Middle School | 4 credits |
| ED 445 | Internship II: Middle School | 12 credits |
| ENG 282 | Literary Genres: Youth Literature | 3 credits |
| | Three ENG electives: One must be SEE certified: WI | |
| GEO elective | Geography elective | |
| IS 302 | Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom | 3 credits |
| PHIL 420 | Philosophy of Education | 3 credits |
| POSCI elective | Political Science elective | |
| PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
| | or | |
| PSY 206 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
Take two SEE certified HIST courses and two additional HIST courses. ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.
Mathematics and Science Area of Concentration
Major Requirements:
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| FYS 102 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
| | or | |
| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| | or | |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| ED 202F | Year 2 Field Placement I | 0 credits |
| ED 203F | Year 2 Field Placement II | 0 credits |
| ED 205 | Year 2 Seminar | 1 credit |
| ED 266 | Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 270 | Curriculum Principles and Practices | 3 credits |
| ED 271 | Principles of Assessment | 3 credits |
| ED 272 | Principles of Special Education | 3 credits |
| ED 302 | Year Three Seminar I | 1 credit |
| ED 303 | Year Three Seminar II | 1 credit |
| ED 305F | Year 3 Field Placement I | 0 credits |
| ED 306F | Year 3 Field Placement II | 0 credits |
| ED 360 | Methods of Teaching Science: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 361 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School | 4 credits |
| ED 367 | Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School | 3 credits |
| ED 435 | Internship Seminar I | 1 credit |
| ED 436 | Internship Seminar II | 3 credits |
| ED 444 | Internship I: Middle School | 4 credits |
| ED 445 | Internship II: Middle School | 12 credits |
| ENG 282 | Literary Genres: Youth Literature | 3 credits |
| IS 302 | Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom | 3 credits |
| PHIL 420 | Philosophy of Education | 3 credits |
| PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
| | or | |
| PSY 206 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
| Two science electives | Science electives (minimum 6 credits) | |
| | Four MATH electives - one must be SEE certified; MATH 137, MATH 205, and MATH 206 recommended | |
| | One additional Math or Science elective | |
| HIST elective: | History elective, must be SEE certified HUM | |
ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.
Suggested Course Sequence
2023-24 SCS Middle School Education ES
2023-24 SCS Middle School Math and Science
Minor in Middle School Education: Liberal Arts and Technology
A minor in middle school education: liberal arts and technology is not available.
Course Descriptions
See Education Course Descriptions